The town of Kuito in Angola's central highlands has long been one of the places worst affected by the civil war. In 1993 the main street became the front line in a stand-off between government forces and Unita rebels, and little has been repaired since then.

But people have continued arriving in the town as rebel attacks have intensified in recent weeks. Our correspondent Justin Pearce sent these images from Kuito.

People continue to live in the half-demolished blocks of flats

Government buildings have lain in ruins since the battle in 1993

Both the townsfolk and displaced people receive help from aid agencies